The Film Yap

Stephen Frears directs a star studded cast in a film loosely based on sports gambler Beth Raymer’s memoirs. Continue reading →

This pastoral adaptation from director Stephen Frears succeeds as a comedy of manners and observation, even if it chooses the wrong characters to drive the plot. Continue reading →

“The Queen” — Stephen Frears’ tragicomic look at British royalty — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“High Fidelity” — a seriocomic odyssey through one man’s greatest splits — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Dirty Pretty Things” — Stephen Frears’ low-key illegal-immigrant thriller — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →